The best beauty advent calendars for Christmas 2026
Dazzle your way through the festive season with these luxurious beauty advent calendars
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Beauty advent calendars have become big business over the past few years. Where once a morsel of chocolate in the shape of a snowman or Christmas tree would satisfy, now any window not hiding a Charlotte Tilbury eyeliner or mini Acqua di Parma fragrance is, frankly, a bit of a letdown.
And, with beauty advent calendars continuing to sell out year after year, an increasing number of brands, retailers and department stores are getting in on the action. Aside from stocking up your make-up bag and bathroom cabinet, they’re a savvy investment too, with many boasting products which are collectively worth far more than the calendar’s retail price. So, whether your passion lies in make-up, skincare or grooming (men aren’t immune to the allure either), these are the best beauty advent calendars for Christmas 2026.
Selfridges Beauty advent calendar
Dressed in the department store’s iconic yellow and packed full of its best-selling products, the 2026 Selfridges beauty advent calendar is the perfect way to discover your next skincare or makeup obsession. Worth a mammoth £1,278, behind its 25 doors you’ll find an array of full-sized products including a Laneige lip serum, Huda Beauty blush filter palette, The Ordinary glycolic acid 7% exfoliating toner solution, and Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede Cologne, as well as a Selfridges Beauty Concierge gift card so the treats keep on coming well into the new year.
Acqua di Parma advent calendar
Exclusive to Harrods, and available to order from 20 October, the 2026 advent calendar from Italian fine fragrance house Acqua di Parma is brimming with luxe treats from both its beloved core ranges and limited edition Holiday Collection. Presented in packaging inspired by the grand hotels of the Italian Dolomites, behind its doors you’ll find fragrances, candles, body lotions and shower gels from across the Arancia di Capri, Colonia, Luce di Rosa, Mirto La Riserva ranges and more.
Sephora Favourites advent calendar
The true joy of a beauty advent calendar is in trying a whole host of products you might never have otherwise discovered – and when it comes to trying new things, who better to take a recommendation from than beauty powerhouse Sephora? The 2026 Sephora Favourites advent calendar features 40 of the retailer’s best-selling products, 27 of which are full-size and 10 that you’ll only find at Sephora, worth more than £1,000 combined. Present and correct are brands including Gisou, Merit, Medik8, Glow Recipe, Grown Alchemist and Laura Mercier.
Elemis Ultimate beauty advent calendar
Elemis’s beauty advent calendar is aptly named ‘Ultimate’, given inside you’ll find enough products to keep your skin luminous for months. Featuring 25 of the brand’s most coveted creams, serums, oils and balms, including three highly-coveted full-size Pro-Collagen products, alongside brand signatures such as the Superfood glow priming moisturiser, Dynamic resurfacing facial wash, and Pro-Collagen marine cream. Plus, find one of 20 golden tickets and receive £1,000 to spend on Elemis products.
Cult Beauty Special Edition advent calendar
A one-stop-shop for all things beauty, it tracks that Cult Beauty’s in-house ‘Special Edition’ advent calendar should be one of the most carefully curated on the market. Featuring 38 products with a total value of more than £1,100, it combines beauty icons with under-the-radar brands to promise a delightful surprise everyday. Alongside 17 full-size dressing table staples, such as Sunday Riley’s Tidal deep hydration and plumping serum and Medik8’s Advanced ProCollagen+ peptide cream, you’ll find new discoveries from Fugazzi, Gisou and Davines. Plus, find one of three golden tickets and you’ll receive an incredible £1,000 to spend at Cult Beauty.
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Beauty Wonderland advent calendar
So popular is Charlotte Tilbury’s advent calendar that, in 2025, one was sold every minute – so don’t hang about if you want to get your hands on this year’s edition. Inspired by the eponymous founder’s fascination with all things Hollywood, inside you’ll find four full-size products, nine minis and two accessories, with highlights including some of the brand’s most beloved products such as the Hollywood Beauty Light wand, Charlotte’s Magic cream, Rock’n’Kohl eyeliner and a mini charm makeup bag.
Harrods Beauty Advent Calendar
Gorgeously packaged and brimming with Harrods’ beauty department’s best sellers, the 2026 Harrods beauty advent calendar promises 32 products from the full spectrum of world-class brands, including MZ Skin, Sisley Paris, La Prairie and Shiseido. Highlights include a full-size Augustinus Bader The Rich eye cream and Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Revolution lipstick.
Space NK Beauty Advent Calendar
Widely regarded as the authority on all things luxury beauty, the Space NK advent calendar has become one of the most coveted (and fastest selling) each year. This year’s features a roster of brands that reads like a who’s who of the high-end beauty world, with 35 products (26 of which are full size) from Phlur, Fenty Beauty, Laneige and La Mer all present and correct. You’re also likely to make a few new discoveries: we can’t wait to try out the lip staining oil from Kulfi Beauty and Naturium’s hyaluronic acid body wash.
Jo Malone Christmas Kist advent calendar
Worth £595, Jo Malone’s Scotland-inspired advent calendar is full of scents that epitmosie the beauty of winter in the Highlands. Promising 25 days of beautiful skincare, candles and home fragrance, highlights include a Orange Bitters hand cream, Cypress & Grapevine candle, English Pear & Freesia hair mist and Ginger Biscuit cologne.
Liberty Beauty advent calendar
Liberty lays claim to being the originator of the beauty advent calendar – and it remains one of the best on the market. For 2026, it’s promising a vast array of top notch products from the likes of Trinny London, Augustinus Bader, Dermalogica, Joonbyrd, and, of course, Liberty’s in-house fragrance brand LBTY. Each also comes in a gorgeous recreation of the Liberty store in Soho, alongside a drawstring back in classic Liberty print Festive Plume.
Sisley Beauty Advent Calendar
Sisley is renowned as much for its focus on impeccable design as it is for its effective skincare and makeup formulas – and its highly-anticipated advent calendar doesn’t skimp on this promise. Each and every one of its 25 products is packaged in an eye-catching calendar hand illustrated by artist Marie-Victoire de Bascher. So, what’s in the recyclable cardboard box? A roster of hero products including the Lyslait cleansing milk, Phyto-Rouge 21 lipstick, Black Rose cream mask, Velvet nourishing body cream, All Day All Year moisturiser and much more.
Fortnum & Mason Beauty Advent Calendar
Fortnum & Mason’s ornate advent calendar is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful on the market this year. While the department store may be best known for its hampers, it also has a thriving beauty hall full of brilliant but under-the-radar brand – making this the ideal choice if you’re looking to discover something new. Worth £1,225, inside you’ll find full-sized products from the likes of British beauty brands Delilah and Wildsmith, and wellness favourite Bamford, as well as Fortnum’s candles, Aromatherapy Associaties bath oil, Shleep merino socks and a Charlotte Posner makeup bag.
Diptyque Beauty advent calendar
If you’re liable to wander into a Diptyque boutique and accidentally lose an hour or two browsing its impressive collection, this is the advent calendar for you. Featuring fragrance, home scenting and skincare products worth far more than £420 price tag, it represents a fantastic opportunity to experiment with new fragrances from the much coveted brand. Highlights include a limited edition seasonal Sapin (Pine Tree) candle, Eau Rose, Orpheron and Fleur de Peau eau de parfums, Rhubarbe, Baies, Santal, and Feu de Bois candles and a set of unique decorations.
Sentier Fragrance Advent Calendar
Offering up 12 days of gorgeous scented treats, Sentier’s remarkably well priced fragrance advent calendar is worth more than £500 and promises indulgence for both home and body. Promising six fine fragrances and six scented candles, highlights include the award-winning Parisian Embrace, the cosily romantic Balade in Autumn, and the Alpine-inspired Méribel.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian advent calendar
Available from 19 October, fine fragrance house Maison Francis Kurkdjian is reimagining the classic advent calendar by counting down not the days of December, but the period between Christmas and New Year. The perfect introduction to the brand’s highly regarded scents, inside the theatre-themed box you’ll find a selection of signature eau du parfums, candles and even a limited edition potpourri. The perfect complement to your traditional advent calendar.
LookFantastic Beauty Advent Calendar
LookFantastic’s beauty advent calendar has sold out 11 years in a row – so don’t sleep on this one. Featuring 25 products worth more than £665, inside you’ll find everything from fragrance and skincare to makeup and hair products, making it a great all-rounder. Top treats include Aveda shampoo and conditioner, Mac setting spray, Laneige Vanilla lip balm, Elemis Pro-Collagen Night Cream and much more.
The Bamford Wellness advent calendar
Luxe beauty advent calendars are only really worth the money if you’re actually going to use everything inside and, trust us, with Bamford’s you’ll be squeezing out every last drop. Worth over £670, inside you’ll find 24 full- and travel-sized products from across the brand’s highly-regarded organic skincare, bodycare and home fragrance lines. With genuinely useful items, including body wash, lip balm, hand cream, face cloths and body brushes, on offer, we guarantee you’ll be back for more next year.
Molton Brown advent calendar
Putting the focus squarely on bath and body, Molton Brown’s advent calendar comes in the form of a chic burgundy box hiding 24 gorgeous products. Far more exciting than a letter to Santa, inside you’ll find fan-favourites including the Fiery Pink Pepper eau de parfum, reviving Coastal Cypress & Sea Fennel shampoo and conditioner, Neon Amber shower gel and many, many more.
